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1. www.supermoney.com › encyclopedia › jpy-japanese-yenJapanese Yen (JPY): Currency Overview, Historical Significance,...

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   Mar 25, 2024 · The Japanese yen, abbreviated as JPY, is the official currency of Japan. It is the third-most traded currency in the foreign exchange market, following the U.S. dollar ( USD) and the euro. In a 2019 survey, the yen was involved in trades representing 16.8% of the foreign currency trading turnover.

2. currency-history.info › japaneseyenHistory of Japanese Yen | Currency History

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   Aug 24, 2014 · The yen was introduced in 1872 as part of the modernization of the Japanese currency system. The value of the yen was originally linked directly to that of gold. After extensive devaluation resulting from World War II, the Bretton Woods system linked the yen to the US dollar.

3. www.tsunagujapan.com › a-guide-to-japanese-money-coins-and-billsA Guide to Japanese Money (Yen): Coins and Bills - tsunagu Japan

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   Apr 13, 2023 · The official currency of Japan is the yen. It’s denoted around the world with the ¥ symbol but locally, the "kanji" character 円 (pronounced “en”) is used. The character aptly translates to “round”, describing the shape of Japanese coins. The first official Japanese coinage dates as far back as 704 during Japan’s Asuka period.